Eye worm infestation (Thelaziosis) in a buffalo heifer: A case report

2 years old Murrah heifer was presented with a history of conjunctivitis, excessive lacrimation and frequent blinking of right eye. The case was already treated by a local Veterinarian with ocular antibiotic drops which failed to resolve the condition. Clinical examination of the affected eye revealed numerous worms showing vigorous wriggling movements in the right eye. Under local anaesthesia, the worms were removed from the eye manually using forceps and sent to the laboratory for examination and which were confirmed to be Thelazia rhodesii. Post-operative care comprising of topical antibiotics and systemic drugs led to uneventful recovery.